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Manipulation
Starfield Skill

Recent studies have shown that suggestion is not an art, but a science, and as such can be weaponized to exert control over the susceptible.

Manipulation is a tier 4 Social skill in Starfield with 4 ranks. Its tier unlocks after 12 skill points are spent on the lower Social tiers. Ranks 2 through 4 each need a challenge completed before they can be bought.

Ranks

Rank 1

You can force a target NPC at or below your level to obey commands for a limited time.

Rank 2

You can force a target NPC up to 10 levels higher than you to obey commands for a limited time.

Rank 3

You can force a target NPC up to 20 levels higher than you to obey commands for a limited time.

Rank 4

Manipulated targets now obey commands for a substantial amount of time.

Challenges

Rank 1: Successfully Manipulate 5 different people.
Rank 2: Successfully Manipulate 25 different people.
Rank 3: Successfully Manipulate 50 different people.